Acts 13:3 · KJV
"And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away."
King James Version
What does Acts 13:3 mean? →Passage Context
1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
2As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
3And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
4So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
5And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.
Devotional Reflection
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Even though fasting isn't something that many churches do anymore, it is clear that it was a part of the early church. We should pray and fast before big events, whether they are organized by our churches or not. We should ask God for His guidance, power, and direction as we join Him in His work in the world.
Prayer
I know you love everyone, Lord. Please bless those who are in different cultures than their own and are trying to share your Gospel in a loving way with people who don't know you. Bless their efforts, keep them safe from the evil one, and lead them in the right direction. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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